Garbanzo Bean Stew Is A One-bowl Wonder With Spinach & Tomatoes
  1. Drain the garbanzo beans and rinse them under cold water until the skins are removed. Set aside.

  2. In a sauté pan or a wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  3. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes until their fragrance fills the air.

  5. Layer in the spices: chili flakes, sumac (or lemon zest), cumin, and smoked paprika.

  6. Stir everything to warm the spices before adding the garbanzo beans and crushed tomatoes.

  7. Rinse the crushed tomato can with a little bit of water to get every last bit of the tomato sauce and add it to the pan.

  8. Add fresh basil and bring everything to a boil.

  9. Season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes until you have a nice thick consistency.

  10. Add 5 cups of baby spinach and stir until it's wilted.

  11. Finish with a tablespoon or a little more of lime juice.

  12. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

  13. To serve, ladle the garbanzo beans with spinach and tomatoes into bowls and garnish with fresh basil and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥘Stew

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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